Whole-Building Design Strategies -

Disaster Resistance

Guide describing how to air-seal doors that are next to unconditioned spaces.

Guide describing how to air-seal the rough openings around doors and windows.

Guide describing the use of doors that are insulated and are impact rated or have protective coverings for resistance to hurricane, high winds, wildfires and thermal losses.

Guide describing garage doors that are pressure-rated to withstand wind pressures from hurricanes, high winds, and tornados.

Guide describing design for shelter-in-place spaces during windstorm storm events.

Guide describing how to strengthen or protect windows against wind and wind-borne debris during high-wind events including hurricanes and tornados.